Doctors can help prevent teen smoking, panel says

August 27, 2013 3:51 AM

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Nearly one in five teens leave high school as smokers, and reducing that number could be as simple as a chat with a doctor.

Children and teens may hear about the dangers of smoking from parents, teachers and friends, but they may be less likely to take up the deadly habit if they hear the message from at least one more important person: their doctor.